Esther 5:2

Esther, adventuring on the king's favour, obtains the grace of the golden sceptre, and invites the king and Haman to a banquet.

6

She, being encouraged by the king in her suit, invites them to another banquet the next day.

9

Haman, proud of his advancement, repines at the contempt of Mordecai.

14

By the counsel of Zeresh he prepares for him a gallows.

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Esther 5:2(King James Version)And it was so, when the king saw Esther the queen standing in the court, that she obtained favour in his sight: and the king held out to Esther the golden sceptre that was in his hand. So Esther drew near, and touched the top of the sceptre.